Technical Manager (Missile Warning Systems)

About the role

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration.

Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below.

At Vantor, you'll work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates to develop and rapidly deploy resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities. Your work will help advance space systems that deter threats and deliver critical information to the warfighter.

As a Technical Baseline Manager, you'll connect mission requirements, system interfaces, and digital engineering products into a clear, consistent technical baseline. You'll help program leaders understand design decisions, assess technical issues, and maintain alignment across the acquisition and development of complex space sensing capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) products.
• Maintain alignment across requirements, interfaces, and models to support a consistent technical baseline.
• Provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues, informing major program decisions.

• Perform systems engineering and program management activities supporting design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification.
• Analyze technical problems, develop reports, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates, including government and corporate stakeholders, to coordinate and implement recommended solutions.

Your technical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail will help teams navigate complex engineering decisions and keep mission needs at the center of capability development.

Qualifications

Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs 2+ years of experience with performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

Pay and benefits

TS/SCI clearance Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP CertificationExperience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02 Knowledge of Agile methodologies #cjpost #LI-CJ1 #LI-Onsite Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings.

Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range.

The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. The base pay for this position within California is: $107,000.00 - $143,000.00 - $157,300.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas.